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Sen Joseph Joe Mccarthy — Part 27
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In approximately November, 1951, I received two
anonymous letters, the contents of which I do not at this
time specifically recall, but I do know they contained threats
to expose me concerning my alleged aa: relations with
other people. [I wish to state that had no knowledge
of any indiscretions of mine with o On receipt
of these twoletters, I became very much Gs
A short time after havi eceived the two anonymous
letters, I learned Chrous) Say a letter
had been directed to the Adjutan eneral, ited States army,
Washington, D. C., over the signature . which
reflected on my character. wae: ormed me he had vre-
ceived a letter, dated November 29, 51, from the Adjutant
General, thanking him for having written the Adjutant General
furnishing the above information. denied having
written the letter. At this tim oug was
had written the letter over ignature, the name
of been obtaine ough a search of my
apartmen y
In view of the fact that I was so disturbed, I
thought it advisable to immediately consult an attorney.
I made known to him the fact that I had received two anony-
mous letters which alleged that I was engaged in homosexual
activities and which contained threats to expose me to my
friends and acquaintances. I also informed him of the fact
a letter had been directed to the Adjutant General, United
States Army, which reflected unfavorably upon my character.
My attorney, at my request, contacted?
SB wits having written the two anonymous letters,
bu enied having written the letter to the Adjutant Generali.
My attorney, at this time, is in possession of the two anony-
‘mous letters above mentioned. I have never been informed as
to the exact specific allegations contained in r to
the Adjutant General. Gus
In my own mind, I am convinced SEM roe the
two anonymous letters, the letter to the utant General,
dated November 29, 1951, as well as a letter which is dis-
cussed in my sworn, signed statement, dated January 16, 1952.
My reason for making this statement, as previously indicated,
is becaus feels I spurned him.
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